The typical property in DE6
DE6 covers Ashbourne and the Derbyshire Dales fringe, Peak District gateway market town with substantial heritage.
Area summary
DE6 sits in Derbyshire Dales District Council. The outcode covers Ashbourne, Brailsford, Hognaston and surrounding villages. Ashbourne has a notable market town centre with the Grade I-listed parish church of St Oswald and a conservation area covering the central streets. The town sits on the southern edge of the Peak District National Park. Housing is mixed: Georgian and Victorian listed buildings, Victorian terraces, and newer estate development.
There is no station within DE6 (the Ashbourne line closed in 1963). The Tissington Trail (a former railway converted to a cycle and walking route) runs from Ashbourne. Derby station (DE1) is the closest mainline option. The A52 and A515 provide road links.
Employment patterns include tourism, the Bowls Co. (significant local employer) and commuting into Derby.
Derbyshire Dales District operates only mandatory HMO licensing. The Renters' Rights Act 2026 has abolished Section 21 evictions.
What the data shows
Researched facts
Buyer notes
- National Park-adjacent property faces stricter planning
- Listed and Georgian stock has very high EPC upgrade costs
- No rail station; car dependency is high
The full DE6 data page
Sold price history, crime totals, EPC distribution, council tax bands and more, pulled live from HM Land Registry, Police UK and the EPC Register.
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